Exile to Sweet Dixie; based on the research of the Goldsborough Collection; sheds light on some rarely explored aspects of women's Civil War history. The Confederate nurse's experiences at Gettysburg; the activiites of Confederate women in Baltimore; the treatment of female prisoners by Federal military authorities; and life as an exiled woman in the South are all part of Euphemia Goldsborough 's war time experiences. The collection which has reposed in the hands of the descendants for 140 years has been expanded for this volume with additional documentation and information. Euphemia Goldsborough; while a nurse at Gettysburg; kept "hospital books" replete with signatures and missives of wounded Confederate prisoners. She commenced her diaries at the time of her arrest and exile in 1863. Her corrrespondence with Confederate soldiers; prisoners; and their families is included; along with her Provost Marshal file in its entirety. This story is one of courage; endurance; and achievement. Euphemia Goldsborough exemplifies the Southern woman committed to the Confederacy and its people both during and after the war. Against great odds and risking all that was dear; Euphemia Goldsborough acted selflessly for convictions that many Americans still value today. Working for the greater good; accepting personal responsibility; adherence to beliefs; and helping those in need are; hopefully; held in timeless esteem.
#714114 in Books University of North Texas Press 2001-11-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x .94 x 6.28l; 1.36 #File Name: 1574411349336 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A well thought out and written expose on immigrants and their adaptation to their new world.By John J. KornfeindI liked the approach of the author and the research done in order to examine the growth of two brothers and their families coming from the old world to the new world. For me; his analysis is thought provoking since my ancestors went through a similar process in the same time period under similar circumstances.17 of 17 people found the following review helpful. fascinating storyBy Gernot KellermannThe title is not half as catching as the book itself. The well known historian Terry G. Jordan (author of German Seed in Texas Soil) wrote about this book: "In this unique biographical case study of 19th-century German migration to the United States; Andreas Reichstein deals with one family's life on both sides of the Atlantic; allowing the reader to understand the 'push' factors that drove the Wagners to emigrate; and the 'pull' factors drawing them to the United States; as well as the cultural changes required for adaptation to America." The book is truly fascinating to read (with exeption of the introduction). Its full of details which bring the past to life -- the situation in Germany in the 19th century as well as the hardships on the frontier. Yet; there's even more to this book. Its not just a vividly told story of immigrant families on the Texas and Illinois frontier but; it also describes what made immigrants become Americans. Its a compelling study about identity; about the past and the - possible -- future of the United States. Rarely have I read a book that intrigued me as much as this one.
